615 Results with the "Historical Fiction" genre


    • Chapter 4: Leather Straps … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 introduces Bernard Mengel, a Polish Jew and a late-night prison guard, who forms an unexpected connection with the narrator. This meeting leads to the recounting of a harrowing experience where Mengel managed to save his life by pretending to be dead. A German soldier, unaware of his survival, extracted three gold inlays from his teeth, marking a chilling moment in his life and underlining the desperate lengths that individuals were forced to go to survive the brutality of war. The complexity of…
    • Chapter 4: Isabelle and Challenge Cover
      by Denzelle In June 1940, Isabelle Rossignol finds herself trapped in a finishing school overseen by the austere Madame Dufour, a woman who embodies the rigid societal expectations of the time. The school, housed in a medieval villa, is designed to shape young women into refined, obedient figures suited for marriage and high society. But for Isabelle, whose fiery spirit refuses to be tamed, the school feels less like an institution of learning and more like a prison that seeks to suppress her individuality. During…
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      Chapter 4: Dodo

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4: Dodo begins in the cold darkness of Chicken Hill, where Addie Timblin waits anxiously for her husband, Nate, to return home. As she waits, the Pottstown Association of Negro Men is gathered around her kitchen table, engaged in animated discussions filled with card games and gossip. The focus of their conversation shifts to Miss Chona, a crucial yet ailing figure in the community, and her longstanding impact on the Hill. The men, though half-hearted, acknowledge their debt to Miss Chona, but…
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      Chapter 4: Dodo

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4: Dodo introduces us to Addie Timblin, an elderly Black woman waiting anxiously for her husband Nate outside their home in Chicken Hill, Pottstown. Inside their home, a meeting of the Pottstown Association of Negro Men takes place, where the group of men is engaged in card games and gossip, avoiding discussions on serious issues facing the community. The conversation at the meeting reveals the ongoing struggles within the Black community, particularly regarding job opportunities and infrastructure…
    • Chapter 4: Desiree Vignes’ Journey of Identity, Freedom, and Reinvention in Los Angeles Cover
      by Denzelle The opening chapter of the novel introduces Desiree Vignes, a young woman from the isolated and insular town of Mallard, embarking on a life-changing journey to Los Angeles in 1978. Armed with a track scholarship to UCLA, Desiree sees this as her opportunity to escape a past steeped in hardship, loss, and societal judgment. Mallard, with its deep-seated obsession with light skin, has always felt suffocating to her as a dark-skinned woman. Her experiences of alienation and ridicule have shaped her…
    • Chapter 4: A Taste of Victory Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4: A Taste of Victory takes readers through the highly anticipated opening game of the Cubs' football season, capturing the intensity of their preparation. After surviving a grueling Hell Week, the team is eager to test their skills on the field against Noli Indian, a smaller yet tough opponent from the Soboba Indian reservation. Dressed in their scarlet uniforms, the Cubs are filled with anticipation as they prepare to face off against a team that has been historically challenging. The senior…
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      Chapter 4

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      by testsuphomeAdmin Chapter 4 begins with a harrowing recollection from Margery O’Hare’s childhood, setting the tone for the deeply ingrained violence that defined her upbringing in Baileyville. Her father, Frank O’Hare, was not only a feared moonshiner but also a brutal man whose rage was often directed at his wife and children. Margery's earliest memories are shaped by these violent encounters, reinforcing the harsh reality that women in her family were often at the mercy of men who saw dominance as their right. Her…
    • Chapter 39: Vianne’s Journey in Paris Cover
      by Denzelle Vianne's journey back to Paris is a deeply evocative chapter, blending her personal history with the vibrant yet poignant backdrop of the city. As she steps off the plane with Julien, the energy of Paris embraces them both, merging the allure of a timeless city with the bittersweet weight of her memories. For Julien, Paris is a marvel of architectural beauty and cultural depth, seen through fresh, eager eyes. For Vianne, however, every street and landmark carries layers of emotion, each a reminder of the…
    • Chapter 39: Resi Moth Bows Out … Cover
      by testsuphomeAdmin In Chapter 39 of Mother Night, Dr. Jones finds himself amidst a tense atmosphere, walking alongside the boss G-man and members of the Iron Guard, representing the White Sons of the American Constitution. The environment is thick with suspicion and fear, as guardsmen, deeply rooted in paranoia about persecution, react in exaggerated ways to the smallest provocations. One of the guards, a young man, waves an American flag with great fervor, emphasizing its symbolic importance, but is quickly dismissed by the…
    • Chapter 38: Isabelle’s Journey of Healing Cover
      by Denzelle Isabelle’s emotional journey in Chapter Thirty-Eight unfolds with a raw and heart-wrenching poignancy, as she attempts to navigate the lingering shadows of her past while seeking a semblance of peace in her present. The chapter begins in a hospital in Paris, where Isabelle is physically free but emotionally tethered to the memories of the concentration camps. The sterile, quiet environment contrasts sharply with the chaos and trauma she endured, creating a jarring juxtaposition that underscores her inner…
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